The Doc Report - November 2020

Join edX to create a rewarding postdoc experience that will launch you into your chosen career path by developing strategies and skills to successfully navigate your time as a postdoc.

Each Week in November
2-4 hours a week

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Part of the Postdoc Academy, a professional development program targeting the needs of postdocs, PALS is a 7 week long series. There are two formats for PALS:

• Discipline-focused PALS: Connect with postdocs in your discipline from any institution
• Institution-focused PALS: Connect with postdocs from your institution

Tuesday November 3—Tuesday, December 1
Various, see schedule for more information

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Presented by Kiplin Kaldahl and Shalyn Stevens from CSU Psychology, this interactive workshop focuses on navigating the often-difficult process of balancing work and non-work demands. 

Wednesday, November 4
12–1:30 p.m.

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The College of Engineering and Applied Science launched three new interdisciplinary research themes this summer as part of a broad push into critical areas of study. Join this virtual session to meet the IRT directors, hear their plans and learn how you can participate. 

Wednesday, November 4
1–3 p.m.

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Join Career Services for this seminar series to discuss how to begin your industry job search, with topics including how to network and ask for professional references, tips for interviewing and strategies around how to negotiate to land that industry job. 

References and Networking
Wednesday, November 4
3–4 p.m.

Interviewing
Wednesday, November 11
3–4 p.m.

Negotiation and Seminar Wrap-up​
Wednesday, November 18
3–4 p.m.

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Join the Graduate School for a workshop designed to help you understand your innate habits and skills in order to harness your instincts to be more productive and effective.

Thursday, November 5
10–11 a.m.

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Join Advancing Earth and Space Science (AGU) for a webinar series with tips for virtual presentations and approaches to cultivate intercultural relationships.

Fall Meeting prep: Mastering the virtual presentation
Thursday, November 5
12–1:30 p.m.

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Fall Meeting prep: Making the most of an e-lightning poster​
Thursday, November 19
12–1:30 p.m.

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Enhancing global engagement by fostering cross-cultural relationships​
Thursday, December 3
2–3 p.m.

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Presented by Ellen Fisher from the CSU Office of the Vice President for Research and Hannah Love from CSU Sociology, learn the basic principles of Team Science, including even turn-taking, followership, and social sensitivity that can dramatically improve team experiences.

Monday, November 9
12–1:30 p.m.

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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate School invite postdocs and graduate students to an ​interactive session where you will learn how to identify funding ​opportunities via Dimensions using an abstract.

Tuesday, November 10
12–12:30 p.m.

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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate School invite postdocs and graduate students to tune in to a webinar from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). All CU Boulder postdocs and graduate students have access to NCFDD resources, and must activate your account by following the directions on this page.

Thursday, November 12
12–1:30 p.m.

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Join PAC Boulder to hear from recent CU Postdocs who have successfully landed positions in academia. Panelists will describe their experiences during the job search process and give practical advice for those currently seeking or are interested in research and teaching positions at both public and private universities.

Friday, November 13
2:30–3:30 p.m.

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